Here’s the Deal
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When comparing Zoom vs Jitsi, the Slant community recommends Jitsi for most people. In the question“What are the best Skype alternatives?” Jitsi is ranked 2nd while Zoom is ranked 29th. The most important reason people chose Jitsi is:
Project available on github for anyone to contribute to or use.
Specs
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, PC, Mac, Linux, Blackberry
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows,
Audio recordingYes
MediaYes
Message historyYes
ScreensharingYes
TechnologyJava
VideoconferencingYes
VoIPYes
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Pros
Pro Automatic recording
Pro Join by App or Phone
Pro Webinar Features
Pro Automatic meeting settings
Pro Free for simple use
Pro Fair price
Pro Easy to use
Pro Open-source
Project available on github for anyone to contribute to or use.
Pro Cross platform
Mac, Windows & Linux availability.
Pro Video calls
Pro OMEMO encryption without plugin
Secure Jabber Texting, better than legacy sms texting.
Pro Supports SIP accounts
well implemented SIP SIMPLE (texting), SIP presence, XCAP.
Pro Supports XEP-0016 and privacy Lists
Jabber Texting apps without Privacy Lists are WOEFULLY deficient.
Pro Encryption out of the box
Encryption for chat, desktop sharing, and web confrencing available.
Cons
Con Can't stop the automatic recording
Con Crashes on MacOS Monterey
Con Abandoned Android development
They switched focus to Jitsi Meet client for Android.
Con Uses Java
Not a native app, takes awhile to load.